Continuous Catalytic Reforming (CCR)

Continuous Catalytic Reforming (CCR) – Application Overview

Reforming is used to convert low-octane naphtha into a high-octane reformate for petrol blending and to provide aromatics for petrochemical plants. It also produces high purity hydrogen for hydrotreating processes.

FLOW DIAGRAM
Item	Applications	Temp range (°F)	Pressure (psi)	Size (in)
1	Feed pump isolation valve	200 – 550	300 – 800	6 – 10
2	Automated reactor overhead regeneration	200 – 550	300 – 800	1 – 8
3	Automated reactor overhead purge	200 – 550	300 – 800	1 – 8
4	Manual standby reduction zone purge	200 – 550	300 – 800	1 – 8
5	Manual reactor bottoms unloading valve	200 – 550	300 – 800	1 – 8
6	Automated reactor bottoms unloading valve	200 – 550	300 – 800	1 – 8
7	Manual hydrogen loading to lock hopper #1	200 – 400	300 – 700	1 – 8
8	Manual hydrogen vent to lock hopper #1 & 2	200 – 400	300 – 700	1 – 8
9	Manual nitrogen purge for lock hopper #1 & 2	200 – 400	300 – 700	1 – 8
10	Manual catalyst for lift engager 1 & 2	200 – 400	300 – 700	1 – 8
11	Automated catalyst for lift engager 1 & 2	200 – 400	300 – 700	1 – 8
12	Manual air valve to regeneration cooler	200 – 400	300 – 700	6
13	Manual air valve to surge hopper	200 – 400	300 – 700	6
14	Automated fresh catalyst addition	100 – 150	300 – 500	2 – 8
15	Manual regen catalyst uploading from surge hopper	200 – 400	300 – 700	6
16	Manual regen catalyst uploading from surge hopper	200 – 400	300 – 700	6
17	Manual pressure balancing for lock hopper	200 – 400	300 – 700	6
18	Manual reactor reformate isolation valve	200 – 400	300 – 700	6 – 10